For most materials we offer three turnaround times to suit all budget and time restraints:

• Same day turnaround – $132.00
• Next day turnaround – $99.00
• Standard turnaround (up to 5 working days) – $77.00

Sample analysis for dust and soil is only available as a standard turnaround:

• Dust standard turnaround – $99.00
• Soil standard turnaround – $143.00

*Prices are per sample, include GST and all reporting.

A small sample is all that is required for analysis of most materials, approximately the size of a 20c piece.  However, asbestos is not evenly distributed in vinyl tiles so to get an accurate result a larger sample of approximately 10x10cm or the size of a business card is required. For analysis of a soil sample, it is required that the sample does not exceed 150g in weight.

Asbestos sampling is essential for identifying the presence of asbestos in building materials. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral fibre, was extensively used in Australian construction before the mid-1980s due to its flexibility, strength, insulation properties, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness.

Asbestos-containing materials are classified into two types: friable and non-friable. Non-friable asbestos, commonly found in our infrastructure, is embedded in materials like cement, forming a stable matrix. Conversely, friable asbestos materials are not securely bound, making them more prone to releasing asbestos fibres into the air.

Both friable and non-friable asbestos pose serious health risks if not properly managed or removed. Asbestos sampling is the only definitive method to confirm its presence in materials.

Examples of non-friable asbestos include asbestos cement products, vinyl floor tiles, and friction materials where asbestos is securely embedded. However, when the matrix deteriorates significantly, these materials can become friable.

Friable asbestos materials, like asbestos lagging, sprayed insulation, and millboard, are loosely bound and can be easily crumbled or pulverized, increasing the risk of airborne fibre release. Asbestos sampling helps in accurately identifying these materials to ensure safe handling and removal.